Chapter 17 - Before a vicious red dressed intruder can escape accountability, a shocking revelation shatters the illusion of perfection surrounding an elite American corporate family.
Outside in the front courtyard, federal marshals in full tactical gear swarmed the black mercenary SUVs, detaining the operatives.
Agent Miller of the DOJ criminal division walked up the marble steps, pushing open the heavy oak doors with a stern expression.
"Mr. Sterling! Are you and your family unharmed?" Agent Miller asked loudly, stepping into the grand foyer.
Nathan stood up, keeping Clara and Lily safely behind him as he adjusted his unbuttoned white shirt collar.
"We're alive, Miller, and we have every piece of digital and physical evidence needed to indict the entire syndicate," Nathan confirmed.
Bridget was hauled out of the basement security vault by two marshals, still screaming curses and thrashing in her ruined red dress.
"You can't do this to me! My father is a US Senator!" Bridget shrieked as the steel handcuffs were clamped around her wrists.
"Your father's Senate ethics committee resignation was broadcast on CNN ten minutes ago, Mrs. Sterling," Agent Miller replied dryly.
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Bridget froze in utter shock, her blonde updo coming completely undone as she was shoved into the back of a federal transport van.
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